Statistics show how important it is to have a solid home security plan for keeping your home safe. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 3.7 million homes are broken into and 1.03 million homes are invaded each year. Most burglaries take place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and at least one…

A home security system that will meet every one of your needs is a difficult product or service to actually find. The first thing you have to decide is whether you want to sign up with a company that installs and monitors a security system or purchase an unmonitored system and install it yourself.…

Home security systems are available as hardwired and wireless systems. While hardwired systems may initially cost less, the costs of installation may outweigh any savings you might have on the initial purchase of the components. There are benefits and advantages of each type of system, which we will…

The FBI developed statistics showing that about 2,200,000 burglaries occur each year, and basic math equates that to about 250 per hour. Of course, not all thefts involve breaking through a window, but many do. Some home security experts claim that as many as a third of all burglaries occur through…

Any deadbolt can make a door harder to open than an ordinary lock, according to Consumer Reports. However, they can have defects that render them ineffective. Short screws on the strike plate on the door frame may “catch only the jamb and not the framing of the house,” reducing kick-in resistance.…

Whether you call them security, surveillance or video cameras, the meaning remains the same. Shakespeare’s opinion that “a rose by any other name smells as sweet” confirms that a camera that takes a picture of an intruder provides proof of illegal entry. The reasons for wanting a security camera can…

So you have finally decided to beef up your home security and have installed a set of exterior lights around your property. If you are using the type that runs off a timer or automatically comes on after dark and stays on all night, you may not be as safe as you think. The element of surprise – it…

If you are currently shopping for a safe, you will soon find that the market is literally flooded with choices. Everything from inexpensive security chests costing twenty dollars, to high-security floor safes that will set you back almost two hundred thousand. The amount that you will ultimately pay…

Over half of the residential fires studied by the U.S. Fire Administration in 2015 were cooking-related. Food, towels or potholders caught on fire, grease ignited when overheated or splashed onto an open flame, overloaded electrical circuits shorted or heat sources were accidentally turned on.…

It’s best to avoid confrontations with unknown assailants, but this isn’t always possible. Think about purchasing a small weapon or alarm that you can activate in an emergency. You don’t really need to carry a firearm. Only one out of 10 criminals use guns when they target random individuals,…

It is difficult to know how long you will have to wait before help arrives. The length of time that you and your family will go without food, water, electricity or other basic services depends on the scope of the emergency and the needs of others who have been affected by the event. Because it can…

When you have a comprehensive plan for home security, you don’t have to worry about burglaries, home invaders or disasters. A strong security system and a plan to prepare you for emergency situations allows you to rest in the assurance of knowing your home is protected and you’re ready for any…